The Senior Associate Director of Admission reports to the Director of Admission and assists with all of the responsibilities of the enrollment operation, including but not limited to travel, interviewing, meeting with educational consultants and school placement personnel, corresponding with families and consultants, reviewing applications, scheduling visit, coordinating the on-campus programs for admission, and performing special projects as requested by the Director of Admission.

The job is a 12-month position. Start Date: July 2018

The Senior Associate Director of Admission must have a Bachelor’s degree with three-five years of admission experience, preferably in an independent school. The position requires: strong communication skills – written and oral (public speaking); commitment to meeting deadlines and working under pressure; strong organizational skills; the ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as independently; the ability to adapt to an ever-changing daily schedule; evidence of a sense of humor; multicultural sensitivity; experience working with technology to monitor effective enrollment management techniques; and dedication to single sex private education.

Responsibilities:

Recruit students for Middle and Upper School; work with the Director of Admission on achieving the Upper School and Middle School enrollment goals.

Assist in managing admissions funnel activities from inquiry to enrollment; including but not limited to communication, outreach, interview, strategy, enrollment and yield.

Coordinate the travel plan for the admission team in relation to enrollment plan. Research feeder schools, consultants and other sources to develop territories. Provide assistance to admission personnel to implement individual travel plans.

Serve on the Admission Committee with faculty and other admission office staff for the purpose of evaluating applicants and determining decision criteria.

Interview student applicants

Meet with educational consultants

Conduct research on student matriculation and attrition

Help plan and host on and off campus admission events and open houses.

Guide and collaborate with other members of admissions, administration and faculty to organize specific retention efforts.

Build and maintain close and productive relationships, and excellent, proactive communication with the Director and Admissions team members, as well as colleagues in the Business Office, the IT dept., the Registrar and other internally, and other related external organizations such as the Enrollment Management Association (formerly SSATB).

Effectively present and embody the school’s philosophy and its value proposition through outstanding public speaking and formal presentation skills, one-on-one communication, informal interactions, and written communication.

Support the school and its leadership by serving as needed.

Other duties as assigned

To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and list of three (3) references in one (1) document to: hr@ethelwalker.org

About The Ethel Walker School

Just 20 minutes outside of Hartford, The Ethel Walker School, located in Simsbury, Connecticut, excels at preparing girls to make a profound difference in the world. As a boarding and day school of 250 girls from grades 6-12, members of this diverse community are dedicated to global citizenship, scholarship, the arts, social justice and inclusion, athletics, wellness, and community partnerships. The satisfaction of achievement and joy of friendship are fundamental principles as the School empowers girls to lead with integrity, respect, confidence, courage, conviction and a love of learning. Walker’s provides a home away from home in an environment of support, challenge, safety, and engagement to our girls. Girls are given many opportunities to grow, learn and lead within our community and beyond.
Walker’s is dedicated to recruiting and supporting educators who are committed to their own ongoing learning process and growth in a collaborative work environment. Successful applicants are also dynamic individuals who are compelled to provide a positive, joyful, challenging learning environment for our girls.
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The Ethel Walker School is an equal opportunity employer.